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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 18:44:52

Title: Moon 1st April
Post by: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 18:44:52
Hi all...just wanted to show you some pics I recently took of the Moon. I'm really chuffed with them  :D

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/6892645408_5f9d7d7937.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892645408/)
Moon 1st April 2012 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892645408/) by kylee40 (http://www.flickr.com/people/red40/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6892786678_1a35a66e78.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892786678/)
Copernicus...The Moon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892786678/) by kylee40 (http://www.flickr.com/people/red40/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6892924518_fbc1e0946d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892924518/)
Clavius (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892924518/) by kylee40 (http://www.flickr.com/people/red40/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/6892931884_cb64054910.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892931884/)
Copernicus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/red40/6892931884/) by kylee40 (http://www.flickr.com/people/red40/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 18:46:55
All taken with my Canon EOS 600D attached to my Skymax 127. I did use a 2x Barlow for the close up shots. I'm yet to get to the deep sky stuff but i have to admit I love the Moon  :D
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: The Thing on Apr 04, 2012, 19:25:33
They look really nice shots. There's not enough moon photos considering how often it's above us at night :roll: and how dominant it is.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 19:47:22
Cheers Duncan....I think there will be plenty of moon shots from me...I really love it  :)
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: RobertM on Apr 04, 2012, 19:52:19
I agree with Duncan, they look lovely and he's right, there aren't enough moon shots.  A lot of us astro imaging types tend to resent its presence.

Robert
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: The Thing on Apr 04, 2012, 20:04:21
Quote from: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 18:46:55
... but i have to admit I love the Moon  :D
Download Virtual Moon Atlas. (http://ap-i.net/avl/en/start) A great piece of software for luna-tics.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: MarkS on Apr 04, 2012, 20:27:26

Wow - really, really good shots.

Very well done Kylee  8)

Mark
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Kylee on Apr 04, 2012, 20:40:20
Thanks Mark  ;)

Cheers Duncan...downloaded  ;)
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Carole on Apr 04, 2012, 21:01:46
Wow Kylee, they are much better than anything I have done of the Moon.

I think you have a natural talent for imaging.

Carole
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Fay on Apr 04, 2012, 21:04:26
All very good Kylee!
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Tony G on Apr 04, 2012, 21:54:24
Brilliant images Kylee, especially the first!!!!!!

Quote from: RobertM on Apr 04, 2012, 19:52:19
A lot of us astro imaging types tend to resent its presence.

This is what Messier done years ago. He made a list of objects that in his opinion was not worth looking at, so to speak, and people should not be observing, and what are most astronomers looking at today, his list of objects.
I agreed as well with Duncan in what he said, and believe everyone started with this great object, and so should not forget it, and listening to Fay, she enjoyed imaging the moon the other night so much, she likened it to running around the woods with no underwear on, or something like that.  :D
I tried that years ago, and now have to sign a register each month.  :oops: I have now left that cult.  :!

Tony G
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Ivor on Apr 04, 2012, 22:29:44
Well done Kylee some great shots there. I wasn't planning on getting the telescope out over the weekend as the moon would affect the deep sky targets but you've inspired me to try something a little closer to home!
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Mac on Apr 04, 2012, 22:50:03
Very nice images.

QuoteThis is what Messier done years ago. He made a list of objects that in his opinion was not worth looking at
Not quite true, they were a list of objects that could be mistaken for comets, thats why he created his list, so that he could avoid them whilst comet hunting.  :D

Mac.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Tony G on Apr 04, 2012, 23:11:40
Quote from: Mac on Apr 04, 2012, 22:50:03
Very nice images.

QuoteThis is what Messier done years ago. He made a list of objects that in his opinion was not worth looking at
Not quite true, they were a list of objects that could be mistaken for comets, thats why he created his list, so that he could avoid them whilst comet hunting.  :D

Mac.

And so, in his opinion was not worth looking at. ;)

Tony G
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: doug on Apr 05, 2012, 07:49:37
Crikey, Kylee, you are coming on in leaps and bounds.  They are superb... keep up the good work.  Excellent and very well done.

Doug.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Kylee on Apr 05, 2012, 10:08:11
Hey thanks everyone ......i'm so chuffed with your comments  ;)

Can't wait to get out there again.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: Sergio on Apr 05, 2012, 13:36:19
Beautiful shots

Congratulations

S.
Title: Re: Moon 1st April
Post by: mickw on Apr 08, 2012, 07:55:24
Nice work Kaylee